What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wells?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wells is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wells?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wells is to fly and line 376 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs £35 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Wells. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wells?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wells is 405 miles. The road distance is 389.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Wells without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wells without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 5m and costs £150 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Wells?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wells bus from?

Edinburgh to Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Wells?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wells is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 5m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wells bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wells is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to Wells.

Where can I stay near Wells?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Wells.

Edinburgh to Wells - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wells by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 5m
£153–277
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
11h 20m
£37–64
Drive 387.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Wellscar 387.5 mi
6h 52m
£96–139
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
4h 16m
£38–96
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 29m
£225–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
12h 22m
£79–191
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
5h 1m
£50–123
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
5h 28m
£53–168
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 376 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
6h
£82–160
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train, line 376 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
6h 38m
£122–284

Edinburgh to Wells by train and bus

141Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 402.3 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wells, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to New Street via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, and Temple Meads Stn in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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